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Did Gloria Steinem work with the CIA? The truth about her past

Headlines range from a neutral inquiry into Steinem's past to strong ideological condemnations and conspiracy theories about her role.

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As of September 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The Washington Post reported in 1967 that Steinem called the CIA agents she worked with "liberal and farsighted and open to an exchange of ideas.".
The headline split The left frames it as "Gloria Steinem Was the Godmother of Neoliberal Feminism". The right frames it as "Was Gloria Steinem a CIA agent working to overthrow the family?".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftGloria Steinem Was the Godmother of Neoliberal Feminism

Jacobin · Left · Opinion

CenterDid Gloria Steinem work with the CIA? The truth about her past

Snopes · Center · News report

Right / center-rightGloria Steinem’s Legacy Is a Rejection of Womanhood

National Review · Center-right · News report

Article formats differ across these sources, so wording may reflect format as well as framing.

SEE THE HEADLINES

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JacobinOpinion · Sep 4, 9:04 PM

Gloria Steinem Was the Godmother of Neoliberal Feminism

Godmother of Neoliberal Feminism

Gloria Steinem died this week at age 92. The establishment’s favorite “radical” feminist, Steinem worked with the CIA to promote reactionary propaganda and helped direct the women’s liberat...

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SnopesNews report · Sep 4, 11:24 PM

Did Gloria Steinem work with the CIA? The truth about her past

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The Washington Post reported in 1967 that Steinem called the CIA agents she worked with "liberal and farsighted and open to an exchange of ideas."

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National ReviewNews report · Sep 4, 11:00 PM

Gloria Steinem’s Legacy Is a Rejection of Womanhood

Rejection of Womanhood

Women are becoming the men they wanted to marry.

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RightLow
LifeSiteNewsNews report · Sep 4, 9:57 PM

Was Gloria Steinem a CIA agent working to overthrow the family?

CIA agentoverthrow the family?

Top abortion activist and feminist Gloria Steinem admitted that she once worked for the CIA and defended the agency as ‘liberal, nonviolent, and honorable.’

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RightMixed
InstapunditOpinion · Sep 4, 9:25 PM

LAYERS OF EDITORS AND FACT-CHECKERS: CNN botches Gloria Steinem tribute days after embarrassing Doll

LAYERS OF EDITORS AND FACT-CHECKERS: CNN botches Gloria Steinem tribute days after embarrassing Dolly Parton impersonator mix-up.

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